The Chasing Mountains Podcast

On today's show, we enjoy some delicious Chipotle while talking about the company's origins and subsequent growth. We also talk about its founder, Steve Ells, and we discuss how Chipotle became such a successful brand, and why Chipotle ingredients are unique. Enjoy! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entr...

In this video, we'll be comparing two popular chocolate brands: Mr. Beast Feastables and Hershey's. Mr. Beast Feastables is a relatively new chocolate brand that was launched by the YouTube star, Mr. Beast. Hershey's is a well-known and established chocolate brand that has been around for over a century. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains P...

In today's show, we discuss the life and career of children's author, Dr. Seuss. His work has been both praised and criticized over the years, yet his impact and influence in the world of children's literature and family entertainment cannot be denied. We also talk about the ways in which Dr. Seuss's work may mirror some of the societal issues we're facing today. The Chasi...

In today's show, we cover a lot of topics - from buying land and RVs, to tour bus enemas (yeah you read that correctly) and Prince Harry’s new book.  The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have...

In today’s show, we discuss an inventor and pioneer in the American automotive manufacturing industry - Henry Ford. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them special and successful. Most...

In today's show, we discuss the Chinese spy balloon, and the recent UFOs, and unidentified aerial phenomena over North America - and what it all could mean for US foreign affairs and foreign defense. We also look back in history at "Project Mogul," where the United States government is said to have used high altitude spy balloons to listen for Soviet bomb testing in the early days o...

In today's episode we're joined by our friend Phil Schafer to discuss Adam Neumann - billionaire entrepreneur, and co-founder of commercial real-estate company WeWork. The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, a...

On today's show, we talk about all things Bill Gates. We also celebrate Dave's birthday! Enjoy! 00:00. Start 01:10. Birthday Time 19:20. Bill Gates Story 23:12. MS DOS Operating System Story The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences...

Sometimes, as entrepreneurs, dads, and husbands, it seems like the list never ends and that down-time is something we’ve heard exists but have never been lucky enough to see - like unicorns 🦄 or big foot 🦶…. This week has been a wild ride for both of us, and it has us reflecting on where the time goes. Why is it that some people are always productive and have free time, while others are always f...

Today, we discuss a well-known thought leader in the areas of real estate, wealth, and success - Robert Kiyosaki. We review his book “Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!” Purchase the book here - https://a.co/d/5IaEa6c The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successf...

Recently, NASA released audio of the black hole at the center of the Perseus galaxy. It's every bit as terrifying as you would hope. But both of us are pretty experienced in audio engineering and studio production - and, in today's episode, we both discuss some aspects of this audio that make us suspicious. Enjoy and thanks for watching! The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob C...

On today’s show, we look at the rollercoaster ride that was the life and career of Colonel Sanders. From railroad worker, to insurance salesman, to attorney-for-a-day, to (after many other professions) finally founding what would become the multi-billion dollar KFC brand. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/WLCUGBwiCH4 The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains P...

On today’s show, we blind taste-test Prime Hydration (Founded by athletes and social media superstars, Logan Paul and KSI) and compare it to Gatorade. It’s a delicious episode! Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/dPVfFrNJwqc The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look a...

On today's show, we discuss fashion entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor, Daymond John. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/iNHX8aZMEB0 The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and modern day. We look at the unique experiences, obstacles, talents, and strategies that have made them spe...

At just 34 years old, global pop superstar Rihanna just became the world's youngest self-made female billionaire, worth over $1.4 billion dollars. On today's show, we discuss how she did it - and her music is only part of the story! Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vBSCdIOTf1o The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of s...

On today’s show, we discuss the journey of Sara Blakely - founder of Spanx - from law-school reject to Forbes’ youngest female billionaire in 2012. We also talk about lessons learned in her career, the recent sale of her company to Blackstone Group, and her transition to executive chairwoman. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/mtm_O-L_C7o The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan Th...

Today, we discuss the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, and one of the wealthiest people in the world - Jeff Bezos. He is regarded as one of the planet’s most influential figures in e-commerce and supply chain logistics. However, his great wealth, reports of Amazon worker wages and conditions, and consumer privacy concerns have cast a negative light on his decades of success. All this and more on...

In the spirit of Father’s Day, Dave shares some big news! We also share some top-notch dad jokes, and we discuss the deep importance of fathers and father-figures in the lives of young people. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ucxPYxHSYdc The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Colgan The Chasing Mountains Podcast explores the lives of successful entrepreneurs, both historical and moder...

On today's show, we recap our trip to the Bahamas, where we were shocked by the amount of ocean pollution that had washed up on shore at Lighthouse Point, an off-the-beaten-path destination on the island of Eleuthera. We also discuss the global problem of ocean pollution and ocean plastics - specifically, within the context of a recent shipwreck that released an astounding number of toxins an...

On today's show, we learn about Jimmy Donaldson - aka "MrBeast" - one of the top YouTubers in the world. We discuss his early video uploads as a teen, how he faked attending college, his new 100-acre facility in North Carolina, and his new ventures like MrBeast Burger and the MrBeast Bar. We also discuss MrBeast's relatability, we assess his business model of giving away money,...

“If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe.” - Joe Rogan On today's show, we discuss one of the most influential voices in modern society - that of Joe Rogan. As a comedian, actor, host, athlete, commentator, podcaster, and more, Joe has had a front row seat to some of the most important convers...

In today's show, we're talking about portals to other dimensions! We discuss this within the context of the popular Netflix original series "Stranger Things" season 4, also "portals" in the form of technology such as the Metaverse and smartphones, and finally we describe the community, internet lore, and fan fiction around The Backrooms. Watch on YouTube - https://you...

Episode #5 - Steve Jobs - A Pioneer in Tech and Telecommunications In today's show, we talk about Steve Jobs - perhaps, one of the most influential people in crafting our modern, technologically connected world, with the introduction of the iPhone. We discuss his leadership style, tech sales strategies, personal life, and more. Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone to the world - https://youtu.be/VQK...

Episode #4 - Elon Musk Pauses Twitter Purchase? In today’s show, we discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase “pause,” citing concerns over AI bots. We also examine whether Musk’s $230 billion dollar fortune is enough to permanently end world hunger, as some have claimed it is; And, finally, we touch on the popular YouTube channel, MrBeast. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b05pB6Q7kcg The Chasing Mou...

Episode #3 - The 10,000 Hour Rule - How To Become an Expert at Anything In this episode, we discuss the “10,000 Hour Rule” - what it means, where the saying originated from, what it looks like in the real world, and more. We also talk a bit about our backgrounds, as well as our goals for the podcast. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qN15F2_vmrY The Chasing Mountains Podcast Dave Rumer / Jacob Co...